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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 991.86 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 991.86 and 419.90 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 991.86 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/991.86 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 991.86 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 416,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,477.05/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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